/sear, sair/ , n.
a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1 / 40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
Also, seer .
[ 1810-20; ]
1. serial.
2. service.